Trump leads again in crowded GOP field

“We do not believe that it was Donald Trump’s intention to evoke anti-Semitic stereotypes”, Greenblatt wrote in a statement. And he suggested to the influential group simply wanted to install a puppet in the White House. “And this poll was before the carnage in San Bernardino and before Trump said “there’s something going on” with Syrian Muslim refugees and said there’s “something we don’t know” about Obama”.

“You want to control your own politician – that’s fine”.

It was an extraordinary speech to a group used to deferential treatment. Yet his questioning of Israel’s commitment to a lasting peace with its Palestinian neighbors could still raise eyebrows in some Republican corners.

Among Tennessee Democratic voters, 48 percent said they would vote for the former U.S. secretary of state if the election were held today, 28 percent said they favor U.S. Sen.

Marco Rubio sube al segundo puesto en la contienda por la candidatura a la presidencia de Estados Unidos por el Partido Republicano en una encuestra nacional entre potenciales votantes de ese partido, desplazando a Ben Carson, quien quedó relegado a la tercera posición.

Numerous candidates have been eager to portray themselves as close to Adelson. Still, even among Trump’s supporters, most say it wouldn’t be possible to deport all those living in the US illegally (55%).

“Clinton leads Sanders 58% to 30%, with former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley registering just 2%, according to a CNN/ORC Poll released Friday”.

The comment drew murmurs of disapproval.

“The days of giving the ayatollah of Iran more respect than the prime minister of Israel will be over”, Rubio said.

One thing polls of any kind don’t do well is project turnout.

As the Times reported, “In a party that lacks a true leader or anything in the way of consensus – and with the combative Mr. Trump certain to scorch anyone who takes him on – a fierce dispute has arisen about what can be done to stop his candidacy and whether anyone should even try”.

The billionaire frequently calls himself a “self-funded” candidate. It all adds up to an interesting question: Cruz is despised in the Senate and hated by GOP elites, but compared with Trump, he’s nearly mainstream. Fundraising records show that supporters have handed over $4 million, enough to cover his presidential efforts in recent months.

-Additionally we asked voters about an assault weapons ban and only 20% of Trump voters support it to 66% who are opposed. Several candidates blasted him from the stage. “We do not pay candidates to appear at debates”, said Zucker in response. “It’s a struggle to safeguard the future of Israel”.

More generally, about 4 in 10 Republicans say Trump is the candidate who would be most effective at solving the country’s problems (42% name Trump, 14% Carson, 12% Cruz, 10% Rubio) and could best handle the responsibilities of being commander-in-chief (37% Trump, 16% Cruz, 11% Carson and 10% Rubio).

The memo from Ward Baker, executive director of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, says Trump and Willkie have a lot in common. Trump critics have been sitting in the pumpkin patch waiting for the Great Pumpkin, i.e. Trump’s supposedly inevitable slide in the polls, for six months now. “He should know better, and probably does”.

“Understand the populist points Trump makes and ride that wave”. “Good”, Trump said, noting he too was once a prolific donor.

“He has no plans now, or in the immediate future, to get involved in the primary”, Abboud said.